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Term: Rank Prenominal

Definition:

"Rank prenominal" refers to a grammatical term used in linguistics to describe a specific placement of an adjective before a noun, typically to emphasize its significance or importance.

Senses:

1. Grammatical sense: The placement of an adjective before a noun to convey importance.

Usages:

Grammatical Usage:

In English, the rank prenominal is commonly found in phrases like "great leader," "beautiful flowers," or "important decision." The adjective comes before the noun to emphasize the quality or characteristic being described.

Examples:

Grammatical example:

• The opulent mansion impressed all the visitors. (Amazon search)
• She was thrilled to receive an unexpected gift. (Amazon search)
• The brave knight valiantly fought the dragon. (Amazon search)
• They enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by the chef. (Amazon search)

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